Edinburgh Life

There is nowhere quite like Edinburgh. Its heady mix of history, heritage architecture, the professions, art, literature, museums, theatre, festivals, sporting prowess, the geography and the topography, its people, their interests and where they live…the list goes on and on.

Yet it is a sad truism that for many who are indigenous to an area, that same area, if not a closed book to them, has few of its chapters read.

It is so easy to miss, dismiss or overlook the intrinsic beauty of the familiar and the commonplace as we negotiate life’s hurly-burly.

Edinburgh Life strives to put that right. Each issue celebrates the myriad facets of our capital city and its environs, inviting a closer appreciation and sometimes proffering an alternative and surprising aspect of the place we think we know so well.

Edinburgh Life is for those who enjoy the finer aspects of life, whether they cost money or perhaps just a bit of precious free time to enjoy.

Heritage, history, people, places, where to go, what to eat, what to do, where to meet. In short, there is something for everyone!

Remembering VJ Day at Lauriston Castle and the ‘forgotten’ war in Burma

Edinburgh’s RHS Chelsea Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden designers 

Princes Street’s lost architectural gems  

Thomas Muir and his fellow ‘martyrs’ to truth, freedom and equal law

Portobello west shore – fascinating 1930 & 1993 bird’s-eye view photos

Edinburgh Life’s summer festivals round-up 
The history of Edinburgh’s famous Pelican Nurses

Surf’s up, in Ratho!  - Europe’s largest wave pool
About the City - our good news round-up

Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city 

 

Edinburgh High Constables Spring Drill at Meadowbank 

HRH The Princess Royal attends Beating Retreat in Abercromby Place 

Spring Ball at Prestonfield House in aid of Crohn’s and Colitis UK 

and The Edinburgh Children's Hospital

Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorates VE Day
Tartan Day Parade through the city
Edinburgh Academical London Club Dinner

 

Some lovely wines to quench your summer thirst

LeftField – elegant Bruntsfield bistro

Afternoon Tea at Prestonfield House
Mussel and Steak Bar on Victoria Street 

10 fun and interesting things to do this summer